Services of the Pitt County Council On Aging
We are pleased to offer a variety of services designed to meet seniors’ specific needs. Visit our site below to learn more and contact us with any questions.
Information and Referral (Senior InfoLine)
An information and referral service that provides seniors, family members, caregivers and others access to information and assistance for the elderly. Senior Info Line representatives will answer your questions and/or direct you to the appropriate agency. Read More…
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Weekday meal delivered to home bound elderly, ages 60 and over, who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no one else to do it for them. Meals meet 1/3 of the RDA for vitamins and nutrients. Read More…
Senior Centers
Seniors ages 60 and over are offered programs targeted to meet their social, educational, physical and recreational interests. A lunch is also served to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
- Greenville Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
- Ayden Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
- Farmville Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
- Fountain Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
- Grifton Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm .
(Lunch is served at the Fountain Wellness Center on Wednesdays only)
** Seniors interested in eating lunch, must complete a registration process to determine eligibility before a lunch can be served. Read More…
Caregivers
Volunteer-based program designed to provide seniors with 1-3 hours of service per week. Services include friendly visiting, assistance with grocery shopping, errands, general transportation, etc. Read More…
Volunteers cannot assist with personal care or housecleaning.
Medical Transportation
Transportation to medical appointments for seniors ages 60 and over who do not receive Medicaid. Funds are occasionally available to transport disabled individuals under 60 who do not receive Medicaid.
Individuals receiving Medicaid need to contact the Department of Social Services at (252) 902-1110 or (252) 902-1111. Read More…
Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.)
Volunteers are trained by the NC Department of Insurance S.H.I.I.P. office, to provide free information, counseling and education to Medicare beneficiaries and their family members about: Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Long Term Care Insurance, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.
Nutritional Supplement Program
Ensure, Ensure Plus, and Glucerna products are sold at reduced prices. Simply fill out an application. Read More…
S.P.I.C.E. for Life (Senior Safety Prevention Intervention and Community Education)
Grant program funded—only offered when funds are available.
Targets seniors ages 60 and over who are at a high risk for loss of independence due to a decrease in safety and ability to function within the home. By partnering with Therapeutic Life Center, an occupational therapist is sent into homes to complete an assessment. The program then pays for equipment, installation and modifications (inside the home only) that are recommended by the occupational therapist.
Eligibility: 60 years of age or older, High risk for home accidents,Income under 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Read More…
Computer Classes
Various levels ranging from beginner courses to the Internet. The classes are offered at the Pitt County Council on Aging (1717 W. 5th Street) and are taught by an instructor from Pitt Community College. Seniors ages 65 and older $10 per course. Those under 65 pay $65 per course.
Other Programs/Activities
Contact Janis Saputo at 752-1717 ext. 10 or ext. 13 for more information about life enrichment/recreational programs.
Two bridge groups are offered at different times at the Pitt County Council on Aging (1717 W. 5th Street) for those interested.
Time: Wednesdays at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm only
Contact Person: Wednesdays (Carol Exum at 756-1866)
Contact Person: Saturdays (Pal Hargittai at 756-7691 or Chris Carolan at 752-4329)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
Contact Person: Pecolia Ayres at 825-5421